Second hand purchase help

[Bruno28]

Do you guys check online or at RTA for infomation about the car you are looking to buy, being write off, finance, or any other problems?

I was going to use http://www.carhistory.com.au

[woosh]

You can check PPSR for $4 whereas before it was free with REVS lol

But in saying that, I've used the above website twice with no issues.

[Bruno28]

Originally Posted by woosh

You can check PPSR for $4 whereas before it was free with REVS lol

But in saying that, I've used the above website twice with no issues.

At REVS its $9.90 now, but then redirect to the one above and asks the $34.
I'd prefer to pay the least possible.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by Bruno28

At REVS its $9.90 now, are they both the same?

well at that website its $34.00, I'd prefer to pay $4!

http://www.ppsr.gov.au/Pages/ppsr.aspx

I'm not too sure what the differences are.. when PPSR was first introduced it was $4.40 or thereabouts. I guess they could have jacked it up to be on par with REVS

edit: have a read of this - http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Ab...ter_today.html

edit2:

Originally Posted by Bruno28

At REVS its $9.90 now, but then redirect to the one above and asks the $34.

revscheck.com.au is privately owned (revs.gov.au was the old site BTW)

[Bruno28]

Originally Posted by woosh

http://www.ppsr.gov.au/Pages/ppsr.aspx

I'm not too sure what the differences are.. when PPSR was first introduced it was $4.40 or thereabouts. I guess they could have jacked it up to be on par with REVS

Thats cheaper $3.70!
and it gives all information like the more expensive ones?

[woosh]

not sure mate.. spend $3.70 and find out

[Knightelf]

Ppsr will only show security interests registered to that vehicle (ie if its got finance on it). Doesn't show car history etc. If you go to the website it shows that it's cheaper than getting the searches separately.

[Bruno28]

I did the more expensive one, it showed me many things, from finance, insurance, any claims, written off, accident, stolen, and many other things. Now i know the car has no problem, and i will go forward with the purchase.

[Knightelf]

Originally Posted by Bruno28

I did the more expensive one, it showed me many things, from finance, insurance, any claims, written off, accident, stolen, and many other things. Now i know the car has no problem, and i will go forward with the purchase.

Good luck mate, you've been lurking around waiting for one for ages, hope it all works out

[Bruno28]

Originally Posted by Knightelf

Good luck mate, you've been lurking around waiting for one for ages, hope it all works out

Thanks!
Yeah, i was in between a 135i and 125i, completely different but, the 125i is new and the 135i was 2009.

[ULOOKN]

Originally Posted by Bruno28

Thanks!
Yeah, i was in between a 135i and 125i, completely different but, the 125i is new and the 135i was 2009.

What did you end up buying?
Did you check out my ad on carsales (125i) )

[Bruno28]

Originally Posted by BM125

What did you end up buying?
Did you check out my ad on carsales (125i) )

Ended up getting this:

[Smiley1175]

Very nice, congrats. I love the colour.

[skyscraper_g80]

Congrats Bruno...how does it compare to your 130i?

[Bruno28]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Very nice, congrats. I love the colour.

Thanks. The color does make it look really good!

[Bruno28]

Originally Posted by evolution42

Congrats Bruno...how does it compare to your 130i?

I've only driven about 16km on it.
But over all, suspension does seem stiff like the 130i on corners, but much softer on road unevenness.

The steering wheel feel sharp and responsive and seat position is really good and you can go lower compared to the 130i, so it feels like it's got a nice big hood.

The gear shift knob area is much higher, so gives the driver the impression that you are a part of with the car (if that makes sense).

Gear shifts are much quicker from time of press and engage.

Engine torque feels smooth and powerful since low rpm.
Engine sound is a little Dissapointing, the 130i had a much nicer note.
Interior, it's a decade ahead!

All nice design with cool curves, newer technology, dash is much nicer. Feels very comfortable to the eye and the touch.
New door handle from inside feels nice and looks cool with it's twist.

Mirrors are a little bit bigger, but work fine, and doesn't have the concave at the very end.

Seats feel comfortable like the 130i


Hope this helps for now. Hopefully I drive a little more today and get more written her for you